Varun Thampi

Experience

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  Thyssenkrupp Uhde

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Intern

  • Learnt about the industrial design of static equipment for chemical plants, such as pressure vessels, storage tanks, and heat exchangers.• Learnt about various testing methods used during the procurement of materials, such as Ultrasonic testing, Radio-graphic testing, and liquid penetrant testing etc.

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  Mahindra Group

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Intern

  • Improved OEE at a bottleneck process in the main assembly line, with an increase in Available Run Time by 11%, and improvement in worker safety- Observed the frequency of occurrence of the problem, then surveyed and analyzed the concern using the 4M conditions of TPM- Identified the root causes of the problem, by testing various hypotheses through observation- Conducted corrective action trials, and received confirmation of problem resolution

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  KPMG

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Led the development and implementation of an automated manufacturing capacity planning tool for an Indian consumer goods company to improve supply planning- Simulated the clients complete manufacturing set up including processes, equipment capacities, manpower availability and material utilization, to develop an Excel-based capacity planning tool.- Conducted training and orientation sessions to help the client operations team use the tool each month for examining the feasibility of producing anticipated sales, and identifying resource requirements• Assisted an Indian FMCG company for a USD 1 Bn acquisition of the Indian Operations (USD 172 Mn Turnover) of a leading global FMCG company, with a focus on quantifying potential supply chain and manufacturing synergies as a result of the deal• Collaborated with members of the firm in developing a customizable, scalable integrated planning and operations management tool using R programming | The tool enabled greater visibility across the supply chain, better demand forecasting accuracy, a reduction in inventory and logistics cost for clients that can’t afford existing S&OP Solutions. Show less • Optimized the nationwide manufacturing footprint for India’s leading air conditioning and commercial refrigeration company, resulting in savings of $2.5Million• Developed and presented a market entry strategy and 10-year business plan for a company to enter the pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing space in India | Resulted in successful market entry by the client• Assisted an IV Solutions company, to aid a USD 34 Mn debt deal by a leading global investment firm, with a focus on addressable market sizing and segmentation, competitor analysis, product portfolio and pricing analysis• Optimized the PAN India distribution footprint for the Indian operations of a global leading life sciences company, resulting in savings of 14% relative to their current distribution costs Show less

  • Associate Consultant

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Analyst

    Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
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  Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Research Intern

  Supported a UNICEF funded project on technology interventions to improve the delivery of nutrition services to malnourished children in Maharashtra• Developed a spreadsheet-based user-friendly tool to rapidly identify and assess the severity of child malnutrition on field, given the lack of penetration of sophisticated softwares- Built the tool in accordance with global standards for child growth, translated into the local language, and conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) with frontline workers and officers- Presented this tool at the 2019 International Health Conference, Oxford University (June 26th-28th)- The tool was adopted by the state government in June 2021, as an emergency response to the discontinuation of a central government’s technology system for monitoring of nutrition services Show less

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  Government of Maharashtra (GoM)

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2022

  UNICEF Consultant deputed to the State Taskforce for Women and Child Development

  • Executed 4 state flagship projects in child health and nutrition, and women’s economic empowerment• Coordinated the provision of relief services at the State Disaster Management Authority for ~2.5 million internal migrants stranded in Maharashtra during the pandemic• Supported UNICEF Maharashtra in securing funds from major international donors by liaising with key stakeholders and drafting 10+ proposals and concept papers• Assisted the Principal Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development with background research and situational analysis, summarizing information, and debriefing during departmental reviews and correspondence from the central government on new policies and guidelinesKey Projects:• Spearheaded the design, development, and implementation of a low-cost supply management platform as a response to the pandemic | Generated income opportunities through organized market linkages for over 2 million marginalized women farmers associated with the Maharashtra Government’s Women’s Development Corporation (MAVIM)• Collaborated with UNICEF and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) Maharashtra to develop a state-wide routine immunization (RI) strategy for ~1.5 million children in urban slums• Designed and drafted a state-wide guideline for the pre-positioning of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), used in treating children with severe acute malnutrition, who are 9 times more likely to die than well-nourished children | Expected to enable quicker services for ~20,000 children, by decreasing response time from ~3 months to 1 month• Drafted a report for tracking nutrition investments across state government departments in Maharashtra over the last 5 years Show less

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Legislative Fellow

  • Drafted 4 policy recommendations in the areas of Foreign Policy and Domestic Emergency Management | Resulted in the Congressman co-sponsoring the legislation• Led a team of 4 fellows and interns to compile a database of associations, organizations, and advocacy groups across all sectors for the congressional district | This database established a direct connection with key district stakeholders for the office• Developed an automated Excel dashboard to track federal funding for the congressional district Show less

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  USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Fellow

  • Drafted an assessment report detailing the food and nutrition humanitarian supply chain in South Sudan for BHA's Sudan, East, and Central Africa Team Lead to inform response strategies for the upcoming general elections.• Developed a secure GIS dashboard for BHA South Sudan to identify inaccessible sites, assess security risks, and enhance partner coordination.• Redesigned BHA Kenya's performance reporting templates to satisfy program monitoring requirements while minimizing the reporting burden for implementing partners. Show less